Best Rock Song of 2025 You Need to Hear
Mammoth’s “The End” is Loudwire’s No. 1 rock song of 2025. It’s the title track from Mammoth’s third album and was also the lead single, released back in May. Wolfgang Van Halen once again took on all the instruments and…
Guns N’ Roses Announces 2026 Tour Opening Acts
The Black Crowes and Public Enemy will split opening act duties on the majority of Guns N' Roses' recently announced 2026 North American tour. Public Enemy – one of the most important and beloved hip-hop groups of all time –…
David Coverdale Announces New Farewell Tour After Retirement
Having recently retired from Whitesnake, David Coverdale has just announced another retirement of sorts, revealing to longtime fans that he’s stepping away from social media. Coverdale has been one of the more interesting follows over the years letting his at…
Gene Simmons Apologizes for Ace Frehley’s Death Remarks
Gene Simmons has apologized for suggesting that “bad decisions” played a role in Ace Frehley’s death. Frehley, the founding lead guitarist of Kiss, died in October after a fall at his home studio in September. An autopsy determined the cause…
Sharon Osbourne’s Life at Home Following Ozzy’s Passing
For the first time, Sharon Osbourne has provided a glimpse into how she is adjusting to life at home since Ozzy’s death earlier this year. Sharon was a guest on the latest episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, where she provided…
Extended Fragile Tour Prepares Exciting 2026 Schedule for Yes Fans
Yes has extended the Fragile Tour into 2026, joining former bandmates Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman out on the concert trail. As with this year’s dates in the U.S., Yes’ new U.K. shows find the band playing their touchstone 1971…
Alienation by Three Days Grace – 2025 Rock Album Winner
Congratulations are in order for Three Days Grace as the veteran rockers are Loudwire‘s pick for the Best Rock Album of 2025 for Alienation. It was a banner year for the Canadian group, who set the stage in late 2024…
2026 North American Tour Announced by Joe Satriani and Steve Vai
Guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will embark on their collaborative SachVai Band for its first North American tour in 2026. The 40-date tour kicks off on April 1 in Seattle and wraps up on May 30 in Vienna,…
Para Bellum – 2025 Metal Album of the Year by Testament
The Para Bellum by Testament is a thunderous celebration of the band’s thrash legacy and a bold venture into uncharted territory, earning the title of Loudwire’s best metal album of 2025. Key Reasons for Our Selection Many metal acts tend…
Elvis Costello Reveals 2026 Headlining Tour Dates
After a busy 2025 that saw him perform over 40 concerts, Elvis Costello has announced his first run of performances for 2026. The bespectacled rocker will take ‘Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello’ across the U.K. for a…
Biggest Touring Rock Band Ticket Sales Since 2001
Pollstar recently compiled a list showcasing how many tickets the biggest touring rock bands have sold this millennium. The publication’s Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium list ranks the Top 25 artists based on the number of tickets sold…
Sebastian Bach 2026 North American Tour Dates Revealed
Sebastian Bach has announced tour dates for 2026 that will run for six weeks. The Party Never Ends North American run is billed as a spring tour featuring support from Stitched Up Heart, a Los Angeles-based hard rock band. The…